Natural gem
turquoise holds a special allure for many and every day more and more people are coming to
appreciate the enduring beauty of fine turquoise. Many fashion magazines have featured
turquoise jewelry recently. Both the Lapidary Journal and Rock and Gem
magazines have done special "turquoise feature" issues within the last year.
There has been a "run" on rough turquoise for the last couple years in at the
big Tucson gem shows. There is no doubt that popularity of fine turquoise is increasing,
as more and more folks get into the hobby of collecting this beautiful gem. Here
are Chris' recommendations for some great books to guide you in the world of Turquoise and
Indian Style Jewelry. Start building your library today!
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interested in the natural gem turquoise that comes from our our Nevada mines, check out
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Turquoise Jewelry from our Nevada Mines: Our Fine Natural Nevada Turquoise Jewelry

A really
great book on Turquoise, the history of its use here in the US, and especially of the
classic mines that produce very fine gem turquoise which are located right here in the
Western USA. This book has my stamp of approval and an honored place in my library
Its highly recommended.In the American Southwest,
turquoise is a highly prized gemstone with great cultural significance and author Joe Dan
Lowry is recognized worldwide as a leading expert on the subject. This book
is the definitive resource for rock hounds and serious
collectors alike. This lavishly illustrated volume also features some of
the finest examples of antique and contemporary Southwest Indian turquoise jewelry.

This
book focuses on the changing designs and techniques of Native American jewelry. From silver, shell, and turquoise to gold, diamonds
and other exotic materials, the revolution in Southwest Indian jewelry is
visually captured here. A great
reference for the many folks who are finding Native American crafts, especially turquoise-silver jewelry,
such a
wonderful form of art to collect. A wealth of design styles and cultural
changes are documented in this exciting new
book - great for the turquoise jewelry collector.

Technique of North American Indian BeadworkBy Monte Smith
This book focuses on the bead side of the Native American art form. More and more
people
are finding Native American crafts, a wonderful type of art to collect. The jewelry then
becomes a wearable art form. Beadwork has continued to be a very interesting
specialization to the collector.

A fine catalogue of Southwestern Indian Jewelry art. More and more people
are finding Native American crafts, especially turquoise-silver jewelry a wonderful form
of art to collect. Finding a quality book on American Indian jewelry
was almost impossible until this great work by Dexter came out in 1992. This just the book you need when you go out to an
Indian Art shop.

This
book focuses more on the bead work side of the Native American artform. More and more people are
finding Native American crafts a wonderful type of art to collect. The items then
become both wearable and an art form. Native American beadwork has continued
to be a very interesting specialization to the collector.

This book presents a wide variety of
Southwest Indian-made jewelry that features many different types and colors
of turquoise, according to the mine origin of the gemstones. Beautiful color
photographs show examples of fine Indian craftsmanship dating back a hundred
years, through and up to the present time. Men's as well as women's jewelry
is included, as well as the many colors and textures of turquoise in belts,
bracelets, bolo ties, necklaces, and many other beautiful pieces.

Another
fine book on Native American Art work for the collector. More and more people are
finding Native American crafts, especially turquoise-silver jewelry a wonderful form of
art to collect. The jewelry then becomes a wearable art form. This book has much
information for the turquoise jewelry collector.

Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest
By William Turnbaugh, Sarah Turnbaugh

Another fine book on Native American Jewelry crafts.
The authors explain the heritage and styles conveyed by these distinctive
products of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Rio Grande Pueblo artisans. The many photographs in this book
cover the turquoise jewelry on display in museums, available at galleries
and offered for purchase on the reservations. A great reference book.

Another fine book on Native American Jewelry crafts.
It contains an amazing 1,200 biographies of known American Indian jewelry
artists.More and
more people are finding Native American crafts, especially turquoise-silver jewelry a
wonderful form of art to collect. This is perhaps the most complete book
ever written on the various styles of the many artists. This book
has considerable reference information for the experienced turquoise jewelry collector.

This beautiful, knock-your-socks-off book covers not
only Native American adornment but also its history, the uses of various
materials, the spiritual meaning, the archaeology and oral traditions, as
well as the artists who create them. As treated in thsi work, adornment
means not just jewelry but robes and headdresses, horse decoration, masks,
and more. Modern artwork holds its own with ancient pieces in dazzling
photographs, and occasional fold-out pages show staggering displays on
themes such as beadwork as seen in Northwest Coast bracelets.

The
Turquoise Trail: Native American Jewelry Jewelry and Culture of the Southwest By Carol Karasik, Jeffrey Jay Foxx

A
well known classic book on Native American Jewelry crafts. More and more people are
finding Native American crafts, especially turquoise-silver jewelry a wonderful form of
art to collect. The jewelry then becomes a wearable art form. This book has much
information for the turquoise jewelry collector.

This volume focuses on the styles of the Navajo silversmiths and jewelry
artists. An increasing number of individuals are finding Native American crafts, especially
turquoise-silver jewelry a wonderful form of art to collect. The jewelry then becomes a
wearable art form. This book beautifully displays the work of many Navajo
artists in full color for the appreciation of the knowledgeable turquoise jewelry collector.

Zuni: A Village of Silversmithsby James Ostler, Marian Rodee, Milford Nahohai

This volume focuses on the intricate and specialized styles of the Zuni silversmiths and
jewelry artists. More and more people are finding Native American crafts, especially
turquoise-silver jewelry a wonderful form of art to collect. The jewelry then becomes a
wearable art form, and often increases in value. This book has much information for the turquoise jewelry collector.

Encyclopedia
of Native American Jewelry: A Guide to History, People, and TermsBy Paula Baxter, Allison Bird-Romero

Good introductory book on Native American Jewelry
crafts. More and more people are finding Native American crafts, especially
turquoise-silver jewelry a wonderful form of art to collect. The jewelry then becomes a
wearable art form. This book has much information for the turquoise jewelry collector.

A Guide to Indian Jewelry of
the Southwest
By Georgiana Kennedy Simpson

An inexpensive 46 page guide for the beginner. More and more people are
finding Native American crafts, especially turquoise-silver jewelry a wonderful form of
art to collect. This book is a great place to start. The jewelry then becomes a wearable art form. This
small book has lots of
information packed inside for the turquoise jewelry collector.

This book focuses on the work of a single Native American Indian Master Jeweler, Jesse Monongya. This well known Native American artist produces a
variety of crafts,
including turquoise-silver jewelry. His jewelry is indeed a wearable art form. This book
shows well his beautiful work for the
collector.

A classic book on turquoise, including types colors
and origins. There has been a steady increase in the number of people
collecting turquoise-silver jewelry, since it is such a wonderful form of art to
collect. The jewelry then becomes a wearable art form. The book is a collection of 10 articles written for
New Mexico Magazine, each specializing in a different aspect of turquoise
and turquoise jewelry.

This work focuses on the special
jewelry making methods methods and styles of the Hopi people. The Indians of
the Hopi Reservation are known across the globe for their legendary
Silver Overlay skills. Hopi Silver Overlay jewelry is among the most coveted
hand crafted Jewelry in the world today. This book has been updated to include new artisans, and has long
been considered the best available reference on Hopi silversmithing

This volume
focuses on the styles of the Navajo silversmiths and jewelry artists. With
the increasing interest in turquoise-silver jewelry and other Native
American crafts, a reference like this is needed by serious collectors. The
reason for the increasing fascination with this jewelry is easy to
understand, as these beautiful crafts become a wearable art form. This book has
a wealth of useful
information for the turquoise jewelry collector.

With the popularity of Native American crafts,
especially turquoise-silver jewelry growing all the time, this book presents
a wonderful reference tp the collector of this spectacular art form. This
book is a great reference on the types and styles of old Indian
turquoise jewelry, and shows the tools that were used as well. Great
photos and in depth information for the turquoise jewelry
collector.

The
jewelry pieces presented in this book are from the Millicent Rogers Museum
Collection. Millicent Rogers assembled a spectacular core collection
representing Navajo and Zuni silver and turquoise, Hopi silverwork, and
Pueblo stone and shell jewelry during the late 1940s and early 1950s. The
book offers an impressive and informative survey of southwestern
Native American jewelry. Of special interest is the chapter devoted to "The
Origins of Indian Jewelry in the Southwest".